Akron vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Jan 2025

Go For Under 153.5 With Confidence

The -105 for Under 153.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value. Our prediction is that Akron and Northern Illinois might not collectively reach this total.

7 Wins for Akron in Past 10 H2H Matchups

Akron Zips won their previous game which was at home. It was a 102-75 triumph against Miami-Ohio RedHawks.

Northern Illinois Huskies won their last game which was at home. It was a 76-66 triumph against Ball State.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 80-73 in favor of Akron when they last played Northern Illinois. Akron have racked up three straight wins over Northern Illinois. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Akron	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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Akron vs Northern Illinois Prediction & Picks

Under 153.5 points could be on the money for this college game. Our pick is based on a low-scoring contest and the odds of -105 looks like a value bet.

We take note of any injuries affecting each team before going ahead with our college basketball picks. The form guide and stats also help the betting experts at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Akron vs Northern Illinois stats:

• The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Akron games on the road.
• The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Akron games on the road.
• The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 NIU games at home.
• The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 NIU games.
• The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 NIU games.
• The 153.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Under 153.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If you’re wanting bigger odds for your Under wager, then there’s a way of changing the line and shooting for a lower points total in the hope of a better return.

Best Bet

Under 153.5 Points @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Akron 83 - 63 Northern Illinois

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. Akron to claim a 83-63 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

Akron vs Northern Illinois Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have Akron as Heavy Favorites

With an estimated 94% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -1667 betting odds about Akron triumphing in this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Northern Illinois are trading at +890.

The spread is currently 15.5, with the total points line at 153.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. Those who wager Under 153.5 can get -105.

There’s a chance to back Akron at -450 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, Northern Illinois are available at +290.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Akron

-1667

NIU

+890

Point Spread

Akron -15.5

-108

NIU +15.5

-112

Total Points

Under 153.5

-105

Over 153.5

-115

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Akron Stats

Northern Illinois Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 153.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.30 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.10 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 153.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.60 pts and allowed 77.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.20 pts and allowed 65.60 pts in the last 10 home games

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Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Ball State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Bowling Green	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Buffalo	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Central Michigan	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Eastern Michigan	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Kent State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UMass	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Miami (OH)	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northern Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Ohio	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Toledo	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Western Michigan	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak